Alajuela Campground and Hostel
Alajuela, Costa Rica

PURA VIDA 24 / 7 !!!!!!! Alajuela Campground started 1998 in Mexico as Alamo Hostel,in 2007 we moved the business to Costa Rica. Our hostel is located in the mountains, at about 1000 m above the sea.Perfect climate year around ! We don¨t have too many rules,its more like a bunch of people sharing a big nice house together.Some of us work,some are taking off some time,some are here to learn Spanish, a lot of people use us as a base for exploring Costa Rica. We are very close to San Jose airport, so if you come in late or fly out early in the morning,let us know and we arrange a shuttle. For sure we are not the most organized hostel and some times we have loud parties,but this is the place where people connect and travel together! SPANISH :This is the perfect place to learn Spanish, we teach English to locals and can help you to improve your Spanish and your English, in case you're not a native English speaker.. English-Spanish classes are held Mo-Fr from 6-8 PM Its free for guests and Costa Ricans. We offer tent spaces,RV spaces,private single and double rooms, dorm beds or just sleep in one of our hammocks under shady fruit trees. ACG has its own soccer field 20 m x 40m with 2 goals which can be used for other team sports as well. Sport teams are always welcome,please email for group rates. ( 2x5 m) All guests have access to our kitchen and laundry. We offer 5 ! bathrooms,so no waiting in the morning. Relaxed atmosphere,we don..t have too many rules,all ages welcome. Friendly doggies,no problemo!Our campground has a fence and gates and we have 2 nice dogs too. VOLUNTEER POSITIONS We need volunteers for the hostel,English teachers for our free English classes to the locals,( Which turned out to be a great success,a lot of people show up everyday) for a local pet spaying and neutering program, a local tour company,a kindergarden close to us, and various other volunteer positions in Alajuela. LEARNING SPANISH WHILE TEACHING BASIC ENGLISH We are offering free English classes in small groups to the locals,help us and pick up Spanish at the same time! ( Urgent, a lot of locals show up ,learn Spanish while teaching English !!!) PRICES Tent Camping $ 5 a person RV Spaces $ 6 a person Dorms $ 10 a person Single room $ 20 Double $ 30 2 people. HOW TO GET HERE Coming from the Airport turn right at the 2 way street surrounding Alajuela. ( Calle Ancha ) Follow Calle Ancha all the way to the Courthouse ( El Corte ),you have to take 2 left turns in order to stay on Calle Ancha. At the courthouse take a right,go 400 m straight,turn left at the Y intersection,turn right at the next Y intersection and follow the sign to Hotel Pura Vida,we are located right next to Quinta San Angel.( On the right hand side.) Or if you use public transport coming from the airport: Take the TUASA bus to Alajuela,there take another bus from Alajuela terminal to Tuetal,get off at Quinta San Angel.Busfare is $ 0.20 Taxi is less then $ 2 from downtown Alajuela or $ 6 from the airport. ( Use Alajuela City cabs, not airport cabs,there are cheaper,you find them at the bus stop ) Just 10 minutes from the international Airport. Instructions for taxi driver. Tuetal, 1 km norte de la corte, al costado sur de Quinta San Angel, follow signs to Hotel Pura Vida. Please don..t ask at Hotel Pura where we are,they are a little annoyed about people popping in at 3.00 am and asking for us!
This is a family friendly business and we wont tolerate behavior like this.

Sports teams are always welcome,please email for group rates.

Tours & Activities departing from Alajuela (Metropolitan Area) Price per person Valid from December 01, 2006 to November 30, 2007 Duration TOURS AND ACTIVITIES RATE H/D Alajuela City Tour $15.00 H/D Coffee Tour & Show L $40.00 H/D Poás Volcano National Park $38.00 H/D Sarchí Artisan Workshop & Oxcart Factory $29.00 F/D Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens B & L $75.00 F/D The Rain Forest Aerial Tram - Atlantic B or L $85.00 F/D Tortuga Island Cruise (Apr 16 Nov 15 07) B & L $89.00 F/D Arenal Volcano National Park & Hot Springs L & D $79.00 F/D Hacienda Pozo Azul (Horseback, Rafting & Canopy) B & L $100.00 F/D Sarapiquí River Rafting Tour (Class III) B & L $75.00 Alajuela City Info This inland region is marked by natural beauty and a series of spectacular volcanoes that make up the Cordillera Central mountain range. Volcan Arenal, Alajuelas main attraction, is the most spectacular volcano in Costa Rica and possibly the world. The provincial capital of Alajuela is about 11 miles (18km) northwest of San Jose and a short drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport. Alajuela sits on a gentle slope and is slightly warmer than neighboring San Jose, and thus attracts city dwellers in the summer months. Alajuelas town center is much like the hectic street markets in San Jose, if a bit smaller and laid back; several nearby villages are even more slower-paced, and are popular among tourists.